Aston Villa Foundation

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An Aston Villa Skills Centre will be taking place at The Blue Coat School from 8 November.
The session is for ages 4-6 and will help them hone their skills in a supportive environment.
You can book a space online all six sessions for just £30 or you can turn up and pay on the day for £6 per session. Online booking here: https://buff.ly/2QRczwm

The power of wearing the shirt of the club you love...
Aston Villa FC fan Russell Goodman explains the pride he feels when representing the club as part of our mental health programme, Think Football.

Healthy Goals takes a break this week due to maintenance work in the Academy Building, but here are the results from week ten last Wednesday...
If you'd like to get involved with our six-a-side league, email: ryan.hollings@avfc.co.uk

Our disability football teams were in action in the Sandwell Inclusion League over the weekend.
Congratulations to the Colts, U16s and U12s for representing the club with pride as always.

Calling all girls aged 8-15!
Our first ever Train Like A Pro takes place on November 1, offering a day of specialised training for female footballers.
Players from Aston Villa Ladies will also be making an appearance on the day!
... For more information, email: olivia.west@avfc.co.uk
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The first trial for our Boys Football and Education 2019 intake takes place on 1 November.
The trials is open to current year 11 students and will provide them with an insight into playing for Aston Villa in a national league and cup competition while studying towards a career in sport.
For more details about the course, email: andrew.coley@avfc.co.uk
... Fill out this form to register 👉 https://buff.ly/2EcV08y
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The Aston Villa Foundation are running a brand new girls only football event over the October half-term break at The Pavilion on Moor Lane (B6 7AA).
Train Like A Pro day will offer players aged 8-16 the chance to take part in a day of specialised training.
Players from Aston Villa Ladies will also be making an appearance and passing on helpful advice.
... Tickets cost £15 and are available online here: https://bit.ly/2CMGS4i
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⚽➕📚 The first trial for our Boys Football and Education 2019 intake is on 1 November. Open to current year 11 students.
📍 BCU Pavilion, Moor Lane, B6 7AA ⏰ 10am - 12pm
... Fill out this form to register 👉 https://buff.ly/2EcV08y
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🎥 This week's Monday Motivation comes from Foundation coach Luke Shail.
Luke has worked on our mental health project, Think Football, since it launched last year, and he's seen its benefits first-hand.

October half-term is just over two weeks away!
We're running Soccer Schools at Villa Park, Highfields Primary School and The Blue Coat School, Birmingham.
Book a place online here 👉 https://buff.ly/2s4n4T2

Kris Beauchamp attended our first Think Football session last year and has been a regular ever since.
The programme has helped improve his self-esteem and confidence at the club he supports, and he shared his story as part of World Mental Health Day yesterday.

Dino Maphosa experienced depression and anxiety after losing his business and seeing his marriage fall apart.
Through our Think Football sessions, he's rebuilding his life and tackling his mental health.

Mental health conditions are real. You don't have to face them alone. Join us at Villa Park every Wednesday from 11am-12:30pm for Think Football.
Email ryan.hollings@avfc.co.uk for more information.

The Academy Building will be out of action from 15-21 October as we carry out some maintenance.
All sessions due to take place in the venue have been moved or postponed. If you've not been contacted about a session you attend, email: foundation@avfc.co.uk

This week's Monday Motivation comes from Aston Villa FC player Mile Jedinak.
He was speaking to BT Sport about the progression of Ability Counts participant Sara Hayles.
Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/2zXKBJQ

64 girls from seven local schools took part in our PL Girls Tournament last week.
The Premier League trophy was on display as the year six students played a round robin tournament at Play Football.

Tonight is the ninth round of fixtures in our Healthy Goals league - here's how the table stands after 8 games!
If you'd like to get involved in our weight-loss league, which takes place at Villa Park, email: ryan.hollings@avfc.co.uk